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Forest Park breaks ground on its first basketball courts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Forest Park and St. Louis City officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of new basketball courts. Forest Park has never had basketball courts, but St. Louisans have wanted them for several years. Once finished, it's the first time Forest Park will have courts in its nearly century and a half history. Incriminating comment helps solve 1993 cold case Arnold, Missouri murder Crews are working to install two full courts and two half courts, in addition to benches, lighting and 35 trees. They also plan to enhance the tree canopy along Lindell Boulevard. The new courts are named after Nicholas Booker, a former St. Louis-area high school basketball player who collapsed and died on a court during his freshman year of college in 2018 after an asthma attack. His family was on hand for the groundbreaking. “It’s a very special day for our family,” says Britt Booker, Nick Booker’s father. “We think about Nick every day and try to be the type of person that he was...

Broncos excited to face former Denver edge rusher Von Miller: “It’s going to be great”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

Cornerback Pat Surtain II’s time playing with former Broncos edge rusher Von Miller was short.As a rookie in 2021, Surtain played in seven games with Miller before the eight-time Pro Bowler was traded away to the Rams, who would go on to win Super Bowl LVI. But during Surtain’s short time with Miller, he remembered the veteran’s leadership and wisdom.Miller, who is now with the Buffalo Bills, will play against the Broncos for the first time on Monday Night Football, and Surtain is looking forward to the opportunity of facing his old teammate.“It’s gonna be different not seeing him in orange and blue, but it’s going to be great,” Surtain said Tuesday.Miller played 10 seasons in Denver, becoming one of the best defensive players in franchise history. He is the franchise leader in sacks (110.5) and quarterback hits (225). But more importantly, he was named MVP of Super Bowl 50, as he helped lead the Broncos to a 24-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.After Miller helped the Rams be...

World Series 9-inning games averaged 3 hours, 1 minute — fastest since 1996

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

By RONALD BLUM (AP Baseball Writer)NEW YORK (AP) — If you think the World Series sped by, it did.Nine-inning games averaged 3 hours, 1 minute, the fastest since 1996, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The first postseason of the pitch clock also included defensive shift limits and larger bases, leading to increased stolen bases and appearing to contribute to higher batting averages.“From what I’ve heard of people that pay attention to our games, it’s really more interactive and the pitch clock is good for baseball,” said first baseman Nathaniel Lowe of World Series champion Texas.Postseason nine-inning games overall averaged 3:02, down from 3:23 last year and 3:37 in 2021, the last season before the PitchCom electronic pitch-calling device. That mirrored a regular season with an average game time of 2:40, the lowest since 1985.Just one postseason game topped 4 hours, when the Rangers beat Arizona in an 11-inning World Series opener. Six of 40 postse...

Man involved in altercation with Jewish demonstrator who died called 911, sheriff says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

Southern California authorities investigating the death of a Jewish man following a fight with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator over the Israel-Hamas war haven’t determined whether a crime occurred and on Tuesday asked for the public’s help to unravel what happened.Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff said deputies determined that Paul Kessler, 69, who died early Monday at a hospital, had fallen backward and struck his head on the ground at a pro-Palestinian demonstration Sunday afternoon in Thousands Oaks, a suburb northwest of Los Angeles. Moorpark man questioned in Jewish demonstrator’s death The pro-Palestinian demonstrator stayed at the scene and told deputies he had called 911, Fryhoff said. Fryhoff said investigators were getting conflicting information from witnesses on both sides about what took place before the fall and had not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime. No arrests have been made, and officials were asking for people to provide video footage if they have any....

Disney guests allegedly poop while waiting in line for rides

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

Some Disney Parks fans have seemingly taken the saying “When you gotta go, you gotta go” to the extreme.A Disney Parks urban legend, claiming that parks guests poop while standing in line for rides, is apparently true, SF Gate reported.Two former Disneyland custodial team workers, known as cast members, wrote about the unsavory topic in their 2015 book “Cleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt’s Dream Spotless.”In the chapter “Disgusting Things,” authors Ken Pellman and Lynn Barron share details about such instances.They describe how these incidents have occurred all over the theme park, most notably in the stand-by queue for the “Indiana Jones Adventure” ride at Disneyland. While standing in this particular queue, many guests think the restrooms are far away, but that isn’t the case. Disneyland announces opening date for Adventureland Treehouse “There’s a pair of individual-use restrooms just backstage from the north unload. It was mainly for cast members, but guests c...

Baskin-Robbins rolls out turkey-dinner ice cream

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

This week saw Kraft Heinz announcing a new pickle-flavored ketchup. Not to be outdone in the goofy-food sweepstakes, Baskin-Robbins is stepping up with a Thanksgiving-themed ice cream.As in much of what you might find on the table at a typical feast.The new flavor, dubbed "Turkey Day Fixin's," features the untraditional ice-cream sensations of sweet potato, spice, cornbread pieces and swirls of cranberry sauce.No, really."We continue to push the boundaries of flavor innovation at Baskin-Robbins and wanted to bring a unique scoop to the table that deliciously encapsulates all the sweet and savory flavors from your favorite Thanksgiving sides," Hannah Suits, Baskin-Robbins' director of brand marketing, said in a statement.She called Turkey Day Fixin's "a delicious and innovative take on holiday favorites."And if you're wondering if that's potentially the biggest misfire in the company's history, think again.A case study of Baskin-Robbins' growth noted "a lot of failures" on the compan...

Photos: Iconic Tustin blimp hanger destroyed in fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

Residents from around Orange County woke up on Tuesday to the devastating news that one of the hangars at the historic Marine Corps Air Station in Tustin was destroyed by a massive fire.The blaze began around 1 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.Photos of the blaze can be viewed below:A historic blimp hangar burns in Tustin, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. A fire destroyed a massive World War II-era wooden hangar that was built to house military blimps based in Southern California. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)The hangar at the historic Marine Corps Air Station Tustin burning on Nov. 7, 2023. (Sky5)The hangar at the historic Marine Corps Air Station Tustin burning on Nov. 7, 2023. (Sky5)The north hangar, also known as Hangar 1, was reportedly completely engulfed in flames by the time first responders arrived. (OnSceneTV)The hangar at the historic Marine Corps Air Station Tustin burning on Nov. 7, 2023. (Sky5)The hangar at the historic Marine Corps Air Station Tustin...

Pedestrian Injured in Car Collision on US Highway 80 [Grand Saline, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

Pedestrian-Auto Crash on Highway 80 Wounded One IndividualGRAND SALINE, TX (November 7, 2023) – on Thursday afternoon, a pedestrian got injured after a car collision on US Highway 80.The accident happened around 12:50 p.m. on October 26th at the 400 block of Highway 80 near Grand Saline.According to the deputies, they responded to a report of a collision between a pedestrian and a car.As per reports, the crash caused injuries however, it was unclear how many individuals were involved and suffered injuries.In addition, police were forced to close odd roadways in the area for the investigation and cleanup.When driving, it is vital to always be alert for pedestrians and other vehicles. This is especially true when you are driving through a residential area, an intersection, or a parking lot. Also, always drive within the posted speed limit as this is set and enforced to reduce accidents and save lives. An unforeseen accident can be avoided by following traffic laws and being caut...

Man Killed, Arianna Kopecky Arrested after Hit-And-Run Crash on Seawall Boulevard [Harris County, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

61-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Collision near 28th StreetHARRIS COUNTY, TX (November 7, 2023) – Arianna Kopecky was in police custody Thursday night following a fatal hit-and-run incident on Seawall Boulevard. The incident unfolded at approximately 9:20 p.m. on October 26, along the section of Seawall Boulevard near 28th Street.As per the available information, Kopecky was driving a pickup truck heading west when she collided with a pedestrian who was crossing from the south side to the north side of the road.After the collision, Kopecky left the scene without providing any assistance or alerting the authorities.First responders arrived and rushed the injured pedestrian to the nearby trauma center at John Sealy Hospital where the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries. In order to conduct the necessary cleanup and investigative procedures, the area was temporarily closed off to the public.After initial investigative efforts, law enforcement officers were able to...

Ari Jimenez, Austin Tsai, Bugeon Jim Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 90 [Mercer Island, WA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:38:47 GMT

3 Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near Island Crest WayMERCER ISLAND, WA (November 7, 2023) – A fatal accident claimed the lives of Ari Jimenez, Austin Tsai, and Bugeon Jim early Monday morning, in a head-on collision.Police received calls shortly after midnight, on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Island Crest Way on October 30th.According to reports, Ari Jimenez, a 30-year-old, was driving westward at a high speed in the eastbound HOV lane, leading to a collision with an oncoming Subaru, in which 22-year-old Tsai and 23-year-old Jim were occupants.Medical personnel later declared all three individuals deceased at the accident scene. To facilitate the cleanup and preliminary investigations, authorities temporarily closed all eastbound lanes, eventually reopening them around 5:30 a.m.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and families of Ari Jimenez, Austin Tsai, and Bugeon Jim. May you find comfort and strength durin...